Gutter screens and guards; What is their function and what is the difference between them?
A #5. There are many different forms. All are designed to aid in the proper flow of water and reduse obstructions. Leaf screens or mesh These metal coverings fit inside against the back of the gutter and across the top. They act like a strainer and filter out the leaves and debris, allowing only water to run through your gutters and out the downspout. They still may require a periodic cleaning because debris can build up on top of the screens. Solid cover with side slots This type of gutter guard relies on the principle of “water adhesion”. The water enters the gutter through slots or small holes located underneath a lip or on the vertical side. The leaves and other large debris fall over the edge to the ground. Any tiny debris that remains in the water just flows through the gutter and out the downspout. The natural surface tension of water causes it to cling to the guard edge and flow into the slots. Gutter guards that snap-in Made of vinyl or aluminum, these solid gutter covers snap
